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New Testament literature

), and the Christian views false prophecy and heresy as well as hostile encounter with the world as part of the trials. The theme of joy in persecution, suffering, and the final trial or ultimate “testing” is based on Christ’s victory over these events and the sense of being a…

…powers of emperor cult and false prophecy as beasts who bring destruction to the unfaithful in God’s judgment. A heavenly woman who bears a messianic son is threatened by a dragon. Her child is carried up to heaven by God, and she escapes by hiding in a place prepared for…